Jul 09 2026
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Canoli Cake Recipe

Inspired by Fernandes Steak House II
Time2h
Serves12

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Ingredients

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Cake Batter

Cannoli Filling

Frosting

Toppings

Method

Cake Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.

  3. 3

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.

  5. 5

    Bake Cake

    Pour the batter into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  6. 6

    Cool the Cake

    Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

Cannoli Filling Preparation

  1. 7

    Mix Cannoli Filling

    In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, mini chocolate chips, and cinnamon. Mix until smooth and well combined.

  2. 8

    Chill Filling

    Refrigerate the filling for at least 30 minutes to firm up.

Frosting Preparation

  1. 9

    Whip Cream

    In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.

Assembling the Cake

  1. 10

    Layer Filling

    Once the cake is completely cool, slice it in half horizontally. Spread the cannoli filling evenly over the bottom layer.

  2. 11

    Add Top Layer

    Place the top layer of the cake back on and frost the entire cake with the whipped cream frosting.

  3. 12

    Garnish

    Sprinkle the chopped pistachios and mini chocolate chips over the top of the frosted cake.

  4. 13

    Serve

    Slice and serve the cannoli cake chilled or at room temperature.

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